Skip Hop Baby Bath Tub 4-in-1 Grow with Baby Infant to Toddler Bathtub with Supportive Sling and Sit-Up Support Wave Age 0m+
The verdict
The Skip Hop 4-in-1 bath tub is highly rated for safely supporting newborns through the mesh sling and growing with babies through multiple stages, though some find the sling mesh coarse against bare skin.
What parents love
- • safely supports newborns from day one
- • grows with baby through multiple stages
- • easy to clean and drain
- • sturdy and durable construction
- • can be stored with included hook
Worth knowing
- • mesh sling feels coarse on bare skin
Beyond the listing
Parents appreciate that this tub grows with babies through multiple stages without needing replacements, with a secure mesh sling that keeps newborns stable and positions that adapt as babies gain head control and sitting ability. Common concerns include its bulky size making it less portable, difficulty removing the mesh sling requiring strength, potential mold issues in humid environments (though proper drying and ventilation help prevent this), and warning label stickers that may peel off over time.
Holds up elsewhere
- grows with baby through multiple stages
- secure mesh sling supports newborns well
- easy drain plug and cleanup
- hangs compactly for storage
- spacious for toddlers to play
- machine-washable mesh sling
Comes up as a drawback
- bulky and not very travel-friendly
- mesh sling difficult to remove
- prone to mold if not dried properly
- warning stickers peel off
- takes strength to remove components
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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